Method in the Madness: Insights from My Career as an Insider-Outsider-Insider

• The book presents Iyer's career as an Insider-Outsider-Insider—moving between government, international development and public service. Alongside his professional experiences, he discusses management lessons, career decisions, family and personal experiences, offering practical insights for professionals and young readers.

• Parameswaran Iyer is a former IAS officer who served as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. He led the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission and has also worked with the World Bank on water and sanitation programmes in several countries.

The memoir follows Iyer's unconventional career—from entering the IAS and working on development projects to becoming a World Bank professional and eventually returning to India to lead the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Through these experiences, he shares lessons on leadership, management, public policy, perseverance, career development and handling complex real-world challenges.